Universal genetic testing of breast cancer patients could help many

Published: 9 December 2024

A new study demonstrates how universal genetic testing for breast cancer can ensure no patient is missed for advanced therapies.

Pregnancy enhances natural immunity to block severe flu

Published: 2 December 2024

McGill University scientists have discovered that pregnancy may trigger a natural immunity to boost protection against severe flu infection....

Researchers find design flaws and oversight issues in certain health apps, offer solutions for more effective tools

Published: 6 November 2024

AI-powered apps offering medical diagnoses at the click of a button are often limited by biased data and a lack of regulation, leading to inaccurate and unsafe health advice, a new study found.

Berry-flavoured may be more dangerous than non-flavoured vapes: study

Published: 4 November 2024

Berry-flavoured vapes can weaken the lungs’ natural defences, making it harder for the body to fight off infections, new research suggests....

Help with chronic hives: A new app and North America’s first patient registry

Published: 27 September 2024

Tuesday, Oct. 1 is Urticaria Day, raising awareness of a condition more commonly known as hives....

Parenting programs help kids, but provide insufficient support for parents, study finds

Published: 9 October 2024

Parenting programs that address both mental health and parenting skills can improve children’s development, but often fall short when it comes to offering effective mental-health support for...

How vitamin D deficiency can lead to autoimmune diseases

Published: 21 October 2024

As Canadians brace for “vitamin D winter” – months when the sun’s angle is too low to produce the vitamin in the skin – a McGill University study explains why vitamin D deficiency early in life is...

The brain’s balancing system

Published: 27 August 2024

A finding by a McGill-led team of neuroscientists could open doors to new treatments for a range of psychiatric and neurological disorders attributed to dysfunctions in specific dopamine pathways.

New drug molecule could lead to new treatments for Parkinson’s disease in younger patients

Published: 20 September 2024

A novel drug molecule could potentially lead to new treatments to prevent Parkinson’s disease in younger patients, according to new research....

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